Dress for Interview Success While the college campus may be the perfect forum in which to exhibit your flair for the latest in fashion style, the interview is not the place to do so.

Men and Women Conservative two-piece business suit (solid dark blue or grey is best) Conservative long-sleeved shirt/blouse (white is best, pastel is next best) Clean, polished conservative shoes Well-groomed hairstyle Clean, trimmed fingernails

Men and Women Minimal cologne or perfume Empty pockets--no bulges or tinkling coins No gum, candy or cigarettes Light briefcase or portfolio case No visible body piercing (nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.)

Women Always wear a suit with a jacket; no dresses Shoes with conservative heels Conservative hosiery at or near skin color (and no runs!) No purses, small or large; carry a briefcase instead

Women If you wear nail polish (not required), use clear or a conservative color Minimal use of makeup (it should not be too noticeable) No more than one ring on each hand One set of earrings only

Interview Fashion For Men

Preface Theorem by Albert Mebralian T.O.P. Principle ： Time Occasion Place

Men’s Wear Suit Shirt Necktie Shoe Socks Belt Accessory

Dos & Don’ts Get a haircut; short hair always fares best in interviews Do manicure the fingernail The same, empty pocket No hair dyed No earrings (if you normally wear one, take it out)

Dos & Don’ts No beards (unless you are interviewing for a job as a lumberjack!) Mustaches are a possible negative, but if you must, make sure it is neat and trimmed No black necktie, especially with black suit. No rings other than wedding ring or college ring

About Job Interview 魏美旼 CATALOG Steps to a Successful Interview 2.Facts to Gather Before Interviewing 3.Ten Tips for Letting Employers Know Your Worth 5.Top 10 Qualities Employers Seek 4.How Do You Handle a Salary History Request? 6.Action Words

10 Steps to a Successful Interview Arrive on time. Read company materials while you wait. Have a firm handshake. Listen. Use body language to show interest. Smile, nod, give nonverbal feedback to the interviewer. Ask about the next step in the process. Thank the interviewer. Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.

Key people in the organization Major products or services Size in terms of sales and employees Locations other than your community Organizational structure of the company Major competitors Latest news reports on the company Facts to Gather Before Interviewing

Ten Tips for Letting Employers Know Your Worth 1. Use words wisely. 2. Keep sentences short and clear. 3. Make your message stand out. 4. Focus on outcome. 5. Showcase your role. 6. Remember - timeframes count. 7. Value your experience. 8. Show and tell. 9. Resist additions 10. Illuminate your resume - don't repeat it.

Top 10 Qualities Employers Seek Communication skills Honesty/integrity Teamwork skills Interpersonal skills Motivation Strong work ethic Analytical skills Flexibility adaptability Computer skills Organizational skills

How Do You Handle a Salary History Request? Do… 1.Respond to the question positively without stating specific amounts. 2.Mention your desired salary. 3.Know your salary requirements. 4.Be prepared to respond to a request for previous salaries in an interview.

How Do You Handle a Salary History Request? Don‘t… 1.Include your salary history on your resume. 2.Lie about your previous pay rate.

Action Words Use action words to describe your experience and accomplishments. Here are some actions words to use: motivated negotiated obtained operated simplified solved coordinated created cultivated assembled assisted audited evaluated expanded explained forecasted formed founded generated

Protocol Volunteer Keep two things in mind always: 1.Always keep smiling whoever you meet. 2.Always greet people no matter he is a VIP or not.

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Interview Protocol Telephone Etiquette

Make the Call – Preparation – Identification – Purpose Leave the Message – Concise and Informative Take the Message – Note-taking – Read back

Telephone Interview

How to prepare ? Organize Have a folder Prepare Practice with a tape recorder Take Control Get yourself together

Techniques Smile Speak directly Don’t smoke, chew gum, eat or drink anything Avoid simple yes or no & ‘ah’, ‘um’,‘like’ ‘you know’

In Conclusion “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”